(SS) Hedrick v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DENELLE MARIE HEDRICK, No. 2:22–cv–2029–KJN Plaintiff, ORDER v. (ECF No. 16, 18.) COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 Plaintiff seeks judicial review of a final decision by the Commissioner of Social Security denying her application for Disability Insurance Benefits. In her summary judgment motion, plaintiff contends the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) erred in excluding fibromyalgia as an impairment and assign limitations; considering obesity; and assessing her mental health impairments. Plaintiff seeks a remand for further proceedings. The Commissioner opposes, filed a cross-motion for summary judgment, and seeks affirmance. For the reasons below, plaintiff’s motion is DENIED; the Commissioner’s cross-motion is GRANTED, and the final decision of the ALJ decision is AFFIRMED. /// /// 27 1 This action was referred to the magistrate judge under Local Rule 302(c)(15) and reassigned the undersigned on the…